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Overview The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study. No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts. … For more content click the Read More button below. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study. No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts. You will be given the opportunity to turn your passion into a career while developing a strong set of core transferable skills valued by industry and the society. In consultation with industry, the new Bachelor of Arts places a strong emphasis on skills for success in the 21st century workplace. You will be taught by active researchers, leading academics and award winning teachers and you will be given the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences. Read Moreabout Overview Award abbreviation: BA Course type: Generalist Bachelor Degree Volume of learning: Equivalent to 3 years AQF level: Level 7 Course duration: Full time: 3 years CRICOS code: 001357G Learning outcomes Expand all On successful completion you will be able to 1. Integrate recent and established theories and principles across a range of disciplines. keyboard_arrow_down 2. Evaluate and apply recent and established principles and concepts in one or more disciplines. keyboard_arrow_down 3. Apply methods of inquiry and analysis from within disciplines in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. keyboard_arrow_down 4. Critically analyse arguments, assumptions, concepts and data to make appropriate judgement. keyboard_arrow_down 5. Independently identify and solve problems in the context of academic studies, work and/or community environments. keyboard_arrow_down 6. Communicate knowledge and ideas effectively to peers, academic audiences, professionals and non-specialists. keyboard_arrow_down 7. Use literacy, numeracy, digital and interpersonal skills to acquire, synthesise and communicate credible information in oral, written, graphic and visual forms. keyboard_arrow_down 8. Identify opportunities for and plan future professional development through independent learning, self-reflection and critique. keyboard_arrow_down 9. Interact and collaborate with others from diverse disciplines, backgrounds and cultures to achieve personal or common objectives. keyboard_arrow_down 10. Apply high standards of ethical conduct to learning and research activities. keyboard_arrow_down 11. Apply skills and knowledge from the classroom to professional contexts. keyboard_arrow_down Course structure Core Zone 160 credit points Essential units 20 credit points Complete each unit below. ARTS1000 - Humanities and the World PHIL1037 - Critical Thinking Capstone unit 10 credit points Complete the capstone unit below. ARTS3500 - Arts Capstone Elective units 10 credit points Complete 10 credit points from the following PACE options. AHIS3005 - PACE: Cultural Heritage and Public History ARTS3000 - PACE: Social, Cultural and Ethical Action INTS3050 - PACE: International Studies Internship MMCC3121 - PACE: Creative Industries Internship MMCC3150 - PACE: Media Internship MMCC3090 - PACE: Public Relations and Social Media: Constructing Campaigns PICT3020 - PACE: Ethical Practice in Security Studies PSYU3399 - PACE: Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice HLTH3050 - PACE: Health Placement Elective units 40 credit points Complete 40 credit points from the following options. OPTION SET 40 credit points Complete each unit below. ARTS2000 - International Exchange Experience OR MINOR 40 credit points Complete a minor offered by the Faculty of Arts or Psychological Science minor Major 80 credit points Complete one major from the following options. N000268 - Ancient History N000048 - Anthropology N000269 - Applied Ethics N000196 - Chinese Studies N000049 - Creative Writing N000204 - Croatian Studies N000017 - Criminology N000122 - Education N000006 - English N000199 - French and Francophone Studies N000214 - Gender Studies N000046 - Geography N000200 - German Studies N000064 - Indigenous Studies N000066 - International Relations N000201 - Italian Studies N000208 - Japanese Studies N000228 - Media, Culture and Communications N000211 - Modern Greek Studies N000229 - Modern History N000022 - Music Studies N000266 - Performing Arts and Entertainment Industries N000023 - Philosophy N000025 - Politics N000114 - Psychological Science N000218 - Russian Studies N000219 - Social Justice N000030 - Sociology N000220 - Spanish and Latin American Studies Flexible Zone 80 credit points 80cp of elective units. You can use your flexible zone to enrol in any Undergraduate unit for which you meet the requisites. You may also use your flexible zone to complete a second major from this course or a minor(s). 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